Continental (1989)
Overview
At the end of the 50s, after assassinating the legendary capo Goncalves and dividing their domains, Ventura and Otálora, rival and old friends, fight with their bands for the control of prostitution and contraband. Anabel, Ventura's favorite prostitute and her young lover, will live their passion among the violence that surrounds the port city.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $2,595,182.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $288,486.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 0.775 |
Directed By
Xavier Villaverde
Crew
Xavier Villaverde
Raúl Veiga
Xavier Villaverde
Javier Salmones
Carmen Frías
Teresa Ordas
José Nieto
Orson Welles
TOP CAST
Eusebio Poncela
Otálora
Marisa Paredes
Xulia
Jorge Sanz
Pancho
Héctor Alterio
Ruda
Fernando Guillén
Gonçalves
Nancho Novo
Capo
Antón Reixa
Contrabandista
Alberto Alonso
Vázquez
Féodor Atkine
Ventura
Cristina Marcos
Anabel
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